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Flavours of the Arab Golden Age – EP 1: Baghdad and al-Andalus
A historian and a chef discover a 1,000 year-old Arab cookbook from Baghdad and how its recipes reached southern Spain.
What’s on the table in Ukraine peace talks?
US and Ukrainian officials have begun talks in Saudi Arabia to find a way to end the war with Russia.
How drones killed nearly 1,000 civilians in Africa in three years
Use of unmanned aircraft has surged across Africa, often resulting in mass civilian deaths, new report finds.
Manchester United to build new stadium next to Old Trafford
The famous English club says the new venue will be the centrepiece in the regeneration of the Old Trafford area.
UN urged to probe Myanmar envoy Julie Bishop over alleged China firms ties
Activist groups demand UN investigation over alleged ties to Chinese firms, citing conflicts of interest.
Talks between Ukraine & US start in Saudi Arabia
Video shows officials from Ukraine and the United States meeting in Saudi Arabia at the start of high-stakes talks
Ukraine targets Moscow with ‘massive’ drone attack
Russian air defences shoot down 337 drones over 10 regions. Kyiv says barrage should help Putin agree on peace terms.
After Trump froze aid, is Ukraine’s military holding on against Russia?
The suspension of support to Ukrainian troops affects the army's organisation, forces new tactics and frightens locals.
Why Trump’s tariff chaos sparked stock market meltdown and recession fears
Donald Trump has downplayed the stock market volatility which followed flip-flops over his trade policies.
Cuba completes mass prisoner release despite US U-turn on deal
Havana has freed 553 inmates under Vatican-mediated deal, despite Trump’s reversal on US sanctions relief.